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9781412938631

The Reflective Educator's Guide to Mentoring; Strengthening Practice Through Knowledge, Story, and Metaphor

by Diane Yendol-Hoppey
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    9781412938631

  • ISBN10:

    1412938635

  • eBook ISBN(s):

    9781483362144

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2006-12-19
  • Publisher: Corwin Pr

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Summary

'Uses metaphor to connect the reader in a personal way with the intricacies of mentoringa powerful catalyst for reflection.'Hal Portner, Educational Consultant'Sets the stage for the reader with a thoughtful, proactive context for carrying on the work of mentor.'Tom Ganser, Director, Office of Field Experiences, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater'What the text does so well is enable mentors to deeply consider their role and how they live this role within their interactions with new teachers.'Debra Pitton, Associate Professor of Education, Gustavus Adolphus CollegeDeepen your mentoring practice with this innovative new approach!Effective mentoring requires planned and mindful attention to the ways in which one's knowledge, skills, and experience can be passed on to new teachers. Stressing the importance of deep reflection on one's mentoring practice, the award-winning authors offer eight models//metaphors that mentors can customize to meet the individual needs of their mentees. Proven strategies and real-life stories help teacher educators, trainers, and mentors to:Meet the diverse needs of mentor//mentee relationshipsDevelop helpful mentoring toolsContinue to reflect, learn, and grow as mentorsThis resource is sure to inspire critical conversation and fresh insights among all mentors committed to professional growth for themselves and their fellow teachers.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Reflecting On Your Mentoring Practice: The Story of My Mother's Gravy
Why Is Mentoring So Important?
How Do You Enhance Your Mentoring Skills?
Why Is It Important to Be Reflective About One's Mentoring?
Exercises
Exploring the Complexity of Mentoring: What it Takes to Be an Effective Mentor
Creating an Educative Mentoring Context
Guiding a Mentee's Professional Knowledge Development
Nurturing the Development of a Mentee's Professional Dispositions
Summary
Exercises
Mentor as Story Weaver: The Case of Darby With Darby Claire Delane
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Story Weaver
A Glimpse of Darby, Esteban, and the Story Weaver Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discussion
Mentor as Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast: The Case of Kevin With Kevin Berry
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast
A Glimpse of Kevin, Tina, and the Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast Metaphor in Action
A Glimpse of Kevin, Joseph, and the Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast Metaphor in Action
A Glimpse of Kevin, Margaret, and the Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast Metaphor in Action
A Glimpse of Kevin, Crystal, and the Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast Metaphor in Action
Summary
Mentor as Tailor: The Case of Robin With Jennifer Jacobs
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Tailor
A Glimpse of Robin, Diane, and the Tailor Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discussion
Mentor as Coach: The Case of Tracy With Tracy Norman
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Coach
A Glimpse of Tracy, Jen, and the Coach Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discussion
Mentor as Mirror: The Case of Claudia
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Mirror
A Glimpse of Claudia, Julia, and the Mirror Metaphor in Action
For Discussion
Mentor as Interior Designer: The Case of Paige With Angela Gregory
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: An Interior Designer
A Glimpse of Paige, Yolanda, and the Interior Design Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discusson
Mentor as Real Estate Agent: The Case of Wesley
The Mentor
The Mentees
The Context
The Metaphor: A Real Estate Agent
A Glimpse of Wesley, His Mentees, and the Real Estate Agent Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discussion
Reflecting on a Mentoring Practice: The Story of the Artist
Building a Mentor's Pedagogical Toolbox
How You Continue Learning and Growing as a Mentor
Exercises
References
Index
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